Experience in Glasgow, United Kingdom by Sarah

What is it like to live in Glasgow? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Glasgow is extremely vibrant and has so much personality so of course i'd recommend it.

What is the student lifestyle like in Glasgow?

The student lifestyle in Glasgow is very much alive although it does cater more to Freshers such as the 18-21 demographic.

How much does it cost to live in Glasgow?

Glasgow isn't expensive but as it's currency is the pound it will be more expensive than the euro. A typical night out costs around £50 which can be quite high.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Glasgow? Is there any advice you can give?

Accommodation is easy to find in Glasgow as there are many student flats available. Rent is around £300+ but everything is included.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is typically British therefore can be seen as quite junky as there's a lot of fried and greasy food such as fry-ups, chippy's, kebabs etc but there's also delicacies such as the black pudding, haggis and cranachan or amazing fish (salmon, cod and hake) or oysters which are always fresh.

What places would you recommend visiting in Glasgow?

All the architecture is amazing so visit the museums and palaces if you can and the mountains and lochs are so clear and many apiece.

Is it good to eat out in Glasgow? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Eating out in Glasgow is always fun and there's definitely more than enough choice for anyone looking for any type of cuisine. My favourites are Topalabomba, Rogano's, Bar Soba and The Corinthian.

Is the nightlife good in Glasgow? Where is good to go?

There's so much nightlife in Glasgow there's literally streets dedicated to it. The best clubs are Bamboo, Buff Club, Kokomo, Kushion, Polo and Garage. Although it all depends on your type of music and dress codes as well.

What advice would you give future students heading to Glasgow?

I'd say to definitely immerse yourself with the locals as they're friendly and always up for a chat and also to visit all around the country as it has so much to offer whether it's something sporty, fun, alcoholic or chilled.